“Last Christmas” was originally released in December 1984. Internationally, it was released on CBS Records, and in the UK, it was a double A-side on Epic Records with “Everything She Wants.”

“Last Christmas” was meticulously written and produced by George Michael, contributing to its iconic status as a pinnacle of mid-80s British synthpop songcraft.

Despite spending five consecutive weeks at number two, “Last Christmas” narrowly missed the top spot during Christmas, edged out by Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in which George Michael also participated.

“Last Christmas” achieved its long-awaited ascent to number one in the UK Singles Chart on New Year’s Day 2021, more than 36 years after its debut.

The song marked the fifth UK number one single for Wham!, surpassing Tony Christie’s record for the longest time taken by a single to top the UK Singles Chart after its initial release.

What notable international achievements did “Last Christmas” attain?